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30617
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North Carolina invests in Transportation and Workforce development to support manufacturers. Improvements to the states rail and air shipping infrastructure supports the logistical needs of manufacturers, while programs like NCSU's Industry Expiation Service offer training and consulting to companies aiming to grow.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 9, Sep 2016,
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30785
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In the third quarter of 1957, insured employment reached a new high, moving upward from over 829,000 to over 857,000. Although seasonal trends are present, employment levels have been higher since 1956 when insurance covered was lowered from coverage of eight to four or more workers per business. Employment increases were seen in all industry groups except service, and gross wages were up 5 percent of those in 1956.
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30809
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The Committee on Improving and Expediting the Administration of Justice in North Carolina presented a survey of the state's judicial system to the North Carolina Bar Association. In a program designed to improve North Carolina's courts in order to meet the changing needs of the state, amendments to the state constitution aim to unify the system, face issues with justice of the peace, jury selection, and the addition of courts and judges.
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30880
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As a leader in the textile industry, North Carolina is facing the problems that the entire American textile industry is currently experiencing. Despite rapid progress due to research, financial and management leadership, and sound merchandising and sales, the textile industry is being stunted by American legislation. Governmental policies are allowing foreign competitors the advantage rather than giving the American textile industry a chance to compete in the global market.
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30918
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Creating Value Practicum was created by the Center for Innovation Management Studies, an academic-industry partnership within the Poole College of Management at NCSU.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 9, September 2017,
p42-47, il
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30919
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The NC Community College System prepares students for a variety of careers, while giving members of the workforce opportunities to enhance their skill sets.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 9, September 2017,
p48-51, il
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31170
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This article examines the fiscal implications, such as tax base, land use and public investment, of both high and low-density development patterns. Simmons suggests promoting private investments will drive private investors.
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31561
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Energy has been important in the development of North Carolina’s quarter-billion-dollar swine industry. Specialists with the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service discuss energy efficiency and conservation in the hog industry.
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31644
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King Cotton may make a comeback in the Chowan County area, with the help of a cooperative insect control program organized by the county’s farmers. Cotton crops declined due to lack of manpower to harvest it and low profits, but Chowan’s soil is more suitable to cotton than to some of the other crops in the county.
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31670
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The Tadmore Drainage Dike in Newland Township, about twenty miles west of Elizabeth City, has saved farmers in the area millions of dollars since its construction in 1956. After heavy rains the farmers partially close the floodgates permitting most of the water to run alongside the dike and flow into the Pasquotank River. Before the dike, the low-lying area would become extremely flooded and devastate crops.
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32221
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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture administers service and regulatory programs for farmers, as well as a variety of other consumer products. The Department’s broad inspection powers, laws and regulations are meant to protect consumers, and to ensure safe and quality products. Inspections include all items of food or drink for man or animals, as well as gasoline and oil.
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32946
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They were our first “improved” highways and were the forerunners of our modern (1945) highway transportation system in North Carolina. This article takes a look at and old contract from the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road Company for the construction of a seven mile stretch or road in Randolph County.
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33190
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Mr. Johnson points out some of the dangers involved in bringing up in the General Assembly so many of these “purely local bills”, a great many of which aren’t pure at all.
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34493
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Phillips documents folk practices marking passage of time for a family in the Outer Banks drawing on an oral account.
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34532
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The Webb Memorial was built in memory of Earle Webb Jr. and Eva Webb in 1933 as a civic center for community programs. The Morehead City Women’s Club, which was meeting in a local church at the time, were given the memorial as a meeting space as the Webb family was involved with the club.
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